# Block Buddy Pro vs Emergency Manual

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Emergency Manual at 100% against Block Buddy Pro's 20%. Emergency Manual also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). Block Buddy Pro's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 12). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Emergency Manual holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Buddy Pro has 75 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Block Buddy Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of Emergency Manual's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Buddy Pro | Emergency Manual |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-buddy-pro/id1471006793/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-manual/id6446658508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Block Buddy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470651238) | [Robert Arrigo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519707788) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Buddy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-buddy-pro/id1471006793)

This app provides comprehensive guidance for ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks, point-of-care ultrasound, and non-surgical pain management. It features narrated videos, detailed descriptions, illustrations, and ultrasound images to teach users how to perform these procedures effectively. Access lessons and videos offline on various devices for continuous learning.

**Highlights:** Narrated video lessons, Detailed descriptions and instructions, Comprehensive illustrations and sonograms, Offline access to content, Personalized note-taking, Drug comparison guide (Rx Guide)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Emergency Manual

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emergency-manual/id6446658508)

This free medical app provides cognitive aids and checklists for 25 critical perioperative events. It serves as a drug dosing reference and includes crisis management tips for clinicians. Designed for self-study and real-time use during emergencies.

**Highlights:** Cognitive aids for 25 critical perioperative events, Checklists for emergencies, Drug dosing and concentration reference, Crisis resource management tips, Suitable for self-study, Real-time cognitive aid during crises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Buddy Pro free?

Block Buddy Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Emergency Manual free?

Emergency Manual is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Block Buddy Pro or Emergency Manual?

Emergency Manual is rated higher. Block Buddy Pro averages 2.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Emergency Manual averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Block Buddy Pro or Emergency Manual have ads?

Block Buddy Pro shows ads; Emergency Manual does not.

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